Frequently Asked Questions

Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL, Hermetia illucens) are a sustainable, high-nutrition insect feed option for animals. While BSFL can vary in production methods, ours is specifically produced to be 100% pure dried, with no additives, no preservatives, non-GMO, and grain-free. It’s a natural, nutrient-rich supplement perfect for poultry, reptiles, wild birds, and small exotic pets.

Safe for chickens, ducks, quail, turkeys, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, turtles, wild songbirds, hedgehogs and sugar gliders. Digestible exoskeleton with much lower impaction risk than mealworms.

Only 100% Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae. No artificial flavours, no fillers, no colours, no preservatives.

Crude Protein: 35%–41%
Crude Fat: 26%–30%
Crude Fibre: 4%–10%
Moisture: 5%–8%
Calcium: 2.5%–4.0%
Phosphorus: 0.7%–0.9%
Naturally balanced calcium phosphorus ratio for bone and shell health.

Contains up to 50x more calcium than mealworms, ideal calcium-phosphorus ratio to prevent reptile MBD and strengthen poultry eggshells. Higher protein, better digestibility, lower impaction risk and more sustainable.

Yes. High 35–41% protein supports fast feather regrowth, reduces molt stress, and helps hens return to regular egg production quicker.

Yes. Natural high bioavailable calcium balances phosphorus levels, lowers Metabolic Bone Disease risk and reduces constant calcium dusting needs.

Limit to 15–20% of daily total diet. Mix into regular feed or scatter for foraging. Increase slightly during molting or cold weather for extra energy and protein.

Juvenile reptiles 3–4 times weekly; Adult reptiles 2–3 times weekly. Offer what they can eat in 10–15 minutes, pair with proper UVB lighting.

Add to platform feeders, hopper feeders or scatter on open ground. Ideal for nesting and breeding seasons; mix with seeds or suet for best results.

Yes, suitable for hedgehogs, sugar gliders as an occasional treat 2–3 times weekly; introduce slowly to avoid digestive upset.

Start small mixed with their usual food, gradually increase over 1–2 weeks. Scatter for chickens, use tong movement for reptiles, offer early morning for wild birds.

Store in a cool dry place, reseal packaging tightly after opening to lock freshness and avoid moisture or mould.

Keep all packaging away from infants, small children and pets to avoid suffocation risk.

Gaia Homestead BSFL produced under Biotech Systems & Formulations Pte Ltd, made in China with strict quality control and food-grade processing.

When sealed and stored cool dry, remains fresh 6–12 months after opening; keep away from direct sunlight and high humidity.